Concerned Students for Refugee Care take action against refugee health cuts
A pro-refugee rally on Parliament Hill took place on Monday, October 22, after Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar MP Kelly Block sent a mail-out condemning extended health benefits for refugee claimants. University of Ottawa medical students, with a little bit of help from some local CHC folks, produced this video highlighting the event.
Youtube link to video |
New staff and Board orientation to the Model of Care webinar
Date: Monday, November 26, 2012, 12:00 -1:30pm
Cost: $75 + HST per site
Location: Your computer (online)
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Save the date
Quality Improvement Learning Event - Tuesday, January 29, 2013
More details to come. |
Save the Community Start Up and Maintenance Benefit (CSUMB)
Meetings are being planned with Toronto area cabinet ministers to try and stop this cut. If your MPP is Liberal, and you are keen to meet with him/her about this issue, we have a lobby kit ready - please email jacquie@aohc.org
Tips on how to access the Community Start Up and Maintenance Benefit (CSUMB) for your clients
The government is cutting this benefit for people on social assistance as of January 1, 2013. CSUMB provides up to $799 over a 2 year period and can be used for housing issues such as: deposits and hook-up fees for utilities; last month's rent deposit; moving costs; rent arrears to prevent eviction.
Toolkit |
Oral Health Postcard campaign
 At least 7 MPPs have been met with to date in our call for extension of emergency oral health programs to low income adults. Reports back indicate MPPs are interested and concerned.
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Information sessions available for changes to refugee health coverage
If you're a CHC or CFHT serving refugees and you or your frontline colleagues are confused by the recent changes to the Interim Federal Health (IFH) program, email Jacquie@aohc.org to arrange an info session with a health professional who can explain the changes. |
Michelle Joseph joins Unison as new CEO
Michelle Joseph joins Unison as new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2, 2013. As the organization continues to strengthen capacity in the community health system and lead innovation and knowledge transfer initiatives, Michelle will be a wonderful addition to the leadership team at Unison.
Michelle joins Unison from Central Toronto Community Health Centre, where she has served as Executive Director since 2003. |
Announcement of Health Quality Ontario's Interim CEO
Health Quality Ontario (HQO) has announced that Mark Rochon will be joining the organization as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Rochon will serve in this interim capacity while the Board of Directors undertakes a comprehensive search for a permanent replacement for Dr. Ben Chan, who is leaving at the end of November. |
Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres bids farewell to CEO
Margaret Mottershead is taking early retirement as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres (OACCAC), a position she has held since 2007. In the interim, Dan Burns has agreed to assume the role of CEO of the OACCAC effective November 15th for up to one year. |
High User Discussion Day - November 19, 2012
A one-day collaborative forum on High Users of Ontario's health care system
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TB Conference - TB: Making a difference - November 19 & 20, 2012
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Equity in Action: Planning Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Programs for Marginalized Communities
When: Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Where: Taggart Family YMCA-YWCA, 180 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa
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The Trans Health Connection Mentorship Speaker Series
Join Jake Pyne and Andy Inkster to hear about some recent community-based initiatives relating to trans people who are parents.
Date: November 21, 2012
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Where: Teleconference session
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